From the Nurse’s Office

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Norovirus Advisory

February 3, 2012

We have had several cases of a stomach bug, also known as norovirus throughout our school community. This virus is very contagious and easily transmitted from person-to –person. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has sent an advisory to schools regarding this virus.

Their recommendations include: – Excluding all symptomatic individuals from school/work until a full recovery. – Practice frequent hand washing by all students and staff. – Wash hands after contact with infected individuals, on leaving affected areas or before handling food

or drinks. – Clean frequently handled objects such as door handles and railings

The Hopkinton School District procedure for the specific symptoms of this virus include: – Exclusion from school for 24 hours once vomiting and diarrhea have stopped. – Exclusion from school with a temperature greater than 100 degrees. – No Tylenol or Motrin to reduce a fever for 24 hours before returning to school. – A student must be able to eat all meals before returning to school following vomiting/diarrhea.

The Norovirus Fact Sheet can be found on the N.H. DHHS web site: (dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdc/documents/norovirus.pdf)

From the Guidance Office

Semester 2 Add/Drop period has ended. During this upcoming week, guidance counselors will visit English classes to help students evaluate their four-year plans and select courses for the 2012-2013 school year. More information for parents is forthcoming.

Second Semester Add/Drop

The Course Add/Drop period for semester 2 ends TOMORROW Wednesday, February 8th. Please be sure to make an appointment with guidance to finalize your schedule if needed.

Norovirus Advisory

We have had several cases of a stomach bug, also known as norovirus throughout our school community.  This virus is very contagious and easily transmitted from person-to –person.  The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has sent an advisory to schools regarding this virus.

Their recommendations include:

- Excluding all symptomatic individuals from school/work until a full recovery.

- Practice frequent hand washing by all students and staff.

- Wash hands after contact with infected individuals, on leaving affected areas or before handling food
or drinks.

- Clean frequently handled objects such as door handles and railings

The Hopkinton School District procedure for the specific symptoms of this virus include:

- Exclusion from school for 24 hours once vomiting and diarrhea have stopped.

- Exclusion from school with a temperature greater than 100 degrees.

- No Tylenol or Motrin to reduce a fever for 24 hours before returning to school.

- A student must be able to eat all meals before returning to school following vomiting/diarrhea.

The Norovirus Fact Sheet can be found on the N.H. DHHS web site:

dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdc/documents/norovirus.pdf

Website Updates

We are in the process of updating our website.  During this time, we welcome your input as we work to include the information that is most beneficial and informative for our families, students and community. Thanks!

Mid-Term Exams

Mid-Term exams are next week. A schedule for the week can be downloaded here.

Team Oz-Ram wins Safety Award

The highlight of this weekend’s FIRST competition in Boston was receiving the Underwriter’s Laboratory Industrial Safety Award. This award is given to the team who incorporated safety into robot design and team procedures. This effort was driven by Ian Russell. This is something he has worked on for 4 years as the teams safety captain. Awesome job by Ian.

Extended Day Schedule for April 7 through the 22

April 7-22 day schedule

Team Oz Ram

HHS FIRST Robotics Team participated in the “Week Zero” practice session before the Granite State Regionals next weekend.  Check out the picture of Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST, posing with Oz-Ram team member Lizzie Busby..
The FIRST Robotics team from Hopkinton and John Stark High Schools, Team Oz-Ram, will be competing at the BAE Granite State Regional competition at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester on Thursday March 3rd through Saturday March 5th.  Come watch the “Tin Man” play this year’s game “Logo-Motion” against robots and teams from all over the country and from as far away as Brazil. .Doors open on Friday and Saturday at 9:00AM and admission is FREE!!  For more information about Team Oz-Ram and the robot Tin Man, visit their website at www.oz-ram.com.  For information on this regional event, go to www.usfirst.org.

Chicas working hard in the Honduran sun

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